Oregon Coast News - December 28, 2009
Daily news and sports coverage for the Oregon coast plus a variety of guides and directories useful to Oregon residents and visitors.
Robbery
According to a news release from the Coos Bay Police Dept. for Sunday a 58-year old Coos Bay male was robbed. “On 12-27-09 at approximately 1545 hours, Officers responded to Empire on a report of a robbery which had reportedly occurred approximately 20 minutes prior on Newmark Ave. near Wallace St. The victim reported he was grabbed from behind by two subjects, punched once in the ribs, and his wallet taken. The two suspects then fled on foot. Description of suspect #1: White Male, approximately 19, 5’08”, unknown clothing. Description of suspect #2: White male, possibly in his 30’s, possibly wearing a white baseball hat. The victim was unable to provide any further descriptors.”
Dungeness Crab
Last year’s commercial crab landings in Oregon were 13 million pounds. During the first two weeks of the 2009-10 season which began Dec. 1st, crabbers landed 12 million lbs. Nick Furman, executive director of the Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission says the strong harvest is a “huge shot in the arm to coastal communities.” Last year’s catch was valued at $26 million. Although the season runs into August each year, the “lion’s share” is normally caught during the first two months. The current season was bolstered with fair weather, an on-time start, and preseason tests that showed good meat quality in this year’s crab.
Hwy. 42 fatal
Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into Saturday morning's four vehicle fatal traffic crash on Highway 42 east of Remote that resulted in the death of a 74-year old Coos Bay woman. Three other people were injured, two seriously. This was the second fatal traffic crash in this area during the Christmas Holiday weekend, both of which were ice-related. According to OSP Sergeant Steve Mitchell, on December 26, 2009 at approximately 9:36 a.m., a 2003 Dodge pickup driven by BRETT DEAN BISHOP, age 25, from Warrenton, was westbound negotiating a curve crossing a bridge when it lost control due to icy conditions. The Dodge pickup crossed the eastbound lane, crashed into a guardrail and then sideswiped an eastbound 2002 Honda CRV driven by COURTNEY TYRELL HEROLD, age 23, from Prineville. The pickup continued in the eastbound lane and crashed nearly head-on with a 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser driven by RONALD EUGENE BECK, age 58, from Prosser, Washington. The force of this impact pushed the Chrysler backwards into the front of a trailing eastbound 2004 Nissan Quest van driven by JULIANNE R. TIPTON, age 55, from Bandon. The left rear passenger of the Chrysler identified as SIGRID WILMA WHEELER, age 74, from Coos Bay, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Safety restraint use is pending confirmation through the investigation. Two other passengers identified as SARAH HELEN BECK, age 54, and AMBER NICOLE OLSON, age 22, both from Prosser, Washington were transported by ambulance to Mercy Medical Center in Roseburg with serious injuries. Another passenger, ROBERT D. BECK, age 25, also from Prosser, was transported to Mercy Medical Center with minor injuries. Driver RONALD BECK received minor injuries, but there is no information that he was transported for treatment. All vehicle occupants other than the deceased victim were confirmed as using safety restraints. BRETT BISHOP and his 25-year old female passenger were not injured. Both were using safety restraints. HEROLD and his two female passengers, ages 48 and 12, were not injured. All were using safety restraints. TIPTON and her 85-year old female passenger were not injured. Both were using safety restraints. OSP troopers from the Coos Bay Area Command office are continuing the investigation. Coos County Sheriff's Office, ODOT, Bridge Fire Department and Myrtle Point Ambulance responded and assisted at the scene. Traffic was down to one lane for approximately 5 hours.
Fatal
Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation following Thursday morning's single vehicle fatal traffic crash on Highway 42 about five miles east of Remote in Coos County. Icy conditions were a contributing factor in the crash that resulted in the death of a 48-year old Bakersfield, California man. Next of kin notification has been done. According to OSP Sergeant John Keeler, on December 24, 2009 at approximately 9:45 a.m. a 2000 Ford F350 pickup driven by KENNETH MICHAEL RASMUSSEN, age 48, from Bakersfield, California was westbound on Highway 42 near milepost 43. According to witnesses following the pickup, it traveled across an icy bridge and began to fishtail. RASMUSSEN lost control, striking an embankment on the westbound shoulder and flipped twice before coming to rest on its top. RASMUSSEN, who was the lone occupant, was pronounced deceased at the scene. He was using safety restraints. OSP troopers from the Coos Bay Area Command office are continuing the investigation. Coos County Sheriff's Office, Bridge Fire Department, and ODOT assisted at the scene. The highway was restricted to one lane of travel for about 2½ hours.
Fatal
Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into Wednesday morning's fatal crash involving a pickup and pedestrian on Interstate 5 near Azalea. The victim's name is being released following confirmation of next of kin notification. According to OSP Sergeant Steve Mitchell, on December 23, 2009 at approximately 6:20 a.m. a 2003 Ford pickup driven by CARL FORD, age 80, from Azalea, was southbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 88. An adult male identified as JASON DANIEL FUGAZZI, age 26, from Beaverton, was walking in the middle of the right southbound lane in the pickup's path and was struck. FUGAZZI was pronounced deceased at the scene. FORD was using safety restraints and was not injured. OSP troopers from the Roseburg Area Command office are continuing the investigation. OSP was assisted at the scene by ODOT, Azalea Fire Department, Glendale Ambulance, and the Douglas County Medical Examiners Office. The right southbound lane was closed for about five hours during the investigation.
Crooks
A murder trial scheduled for January was averted when a 60-year old Coos Bay male agreed to plead guilty to a second-degree manslaughter charge in a Coos County Circuit Courtroom at Coquille on Thursday. Nickolas L. Crooks admitted to shooting and killing his half-brother 52-year old Kevin B. Nelson on May 30th at their Barview residence during a confrontation when both men were intoxicated. Crooks will be sentenced Jan. 4, 2010.
Flu vaccine
Oregon has reportedly received a “substantial amount of vaccine” and state health officials have decided to open up flu immunizations to all. Most urgent care clinics and pharmacies now have the H1N1 vaccine available. Health officials had earlier targeted those in the “high risk” categories for the vaccine this year who fell within federal guidelines. Since Sept. 1, 1,274 people have been hospitalized for influenza in Oregon. Sixty-three have died from the H1N1 virus in Oregon. More information can be found at the state’s public health website, www.flu.oregon.gov.
Rail line
Members of Oregon’s Congressional delegation push the chair of the federal Surface Transportation Board to force Central Oregon & Pacific Railroad to sell its embargoed line that forced manufacturers and users of rail service to seek more expensive alternative transportation. Sound familiar? That’s what happened on the South Coast when CORP shutdown its line from Coos Bay to Eugene in September of 2007 forcing area wood producers and American Bridge of Reedsport to pay higher transportation costs to ship their products. Today it’s Southern Oregon and a 218-mile long rail line from Dillard, south of Roseburg, to Black Butte, CA. U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with 4th District Representative Peter DeFazio, sent a letter last week to Daniel Elliott. He’s the new chair of the STB and asked him to quickly decide whether or not to let Yreka Western Railroad Co. operate the closed line. The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay was eventually allowed to purchase the South Coast line for $16 million from CORP and is now in the process of rehabilitating it with a goal of reopening the line for local shippers.
Marijuana seizure
A one month multi-agency, multi-state investigation led to 3 southern Oregon locations and the seizure of over 225 lbs. of marijuana with ties to the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP). Three people were arrested and additional arrests are pending in the ongoing investigation involving federal, state and local investigators from Oregon and Minnesota. According to Oregon State Police (OSP) Drug Enforcement Section Sergeant Jim Johnson, about one month ago the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension contacted Oregon authorities regarding a marijuana investigation that had ties to southern Oregon. The ongoing investigation involved the following agencies: * OSP Drug Enforcement Section; * Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) Team; * Medford Area Drug & Gang Enforcement (MADGE) Team; * Drug Enforcement Administration; * OSP Patrol and Criminal Divisions, along with OSP Arson & Explosives Section; * Medford Police Department detectives; * Grants Pass Department of Public Safety detectives; * Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. On December 17, 2009, an undercover officer purchased 65 pounds of marijuana from two subjects in a restaurant parking lot in Grants Pass, which subsequently led to the execution of three search warrants in Josephine and Jackson counties as part of the investigation. All three locations are connected with OMMP. At the first location located in the 100 block of Sheraton Drive in Williams, investigators searched a residence and seized approximately 11 lbs. of marijuana. Evidence associated with marijuana distribution was also seized. One person identified as ROBERT BELL, age 46, was arrested on drug-related charges. The other two locations were located in the 2500 block of Eastside Road in Jacksonville. At one of the residences investigators seized approximately 131 lbs. of marijuana, three firearms and other evidence. One person identified as PEDRO GAVALIZ, age 49, was arrested on drug-related charges. At the second residence, investigators discovered a sophisticated indoor marijuana growing operation. Seized were 48 mature marijuana plants, approximately 20 lbs. of processed and packaged marijuana, six firearms (including two assault rifles), miscellaneous items of evidence and cash. One person leaving the residence when investigators arrived was arrested. JACOB THOMPSON, age 26, was found in possession of 6 ounces of marijuana and a firearm. Additional arrests are pending associated with both Eastside Road locations. Seized marijuana has an estimated value of over $750,000. "This is an excellent example of law enforcement agencies, inside and outside Oregon, combining resources to aggressively identify and arrest those responsible for the distribution of illegal narcotics in our local communities," said Johnson.
Whale watching
It all started back in 1978 on the Central Oregon Coast at Yaquina Head, then known more as a rock quarry with a lighthouse at its tip just north of Newport. Today the area is part of a federally protected headland that still has the tallest lighthouse on the Oregon Coast, but an educational visitor’s center where the rock quarry was located. The City of Newport also grew and annexed the area into its city limits. In 1978 and still today, the tip offers a view out into the Pacific Ocean where one can watch the migration of the California Gray Whale. The late Don Giles of the Hatfield Marine Science Center at South Beach on Newport’s Yaquina Bay, used to like taking visitors out to the beach to learn first-hand about the Oregon Coast’s marine environment. He realized that Gray Whales would migrate south during the holiday break in December and then north just about the same time as the spring break. It created what today’s Whale Watching Spoken Here officials say is the best possible match of whales and visitors. Giles is credited with creating the Whale Watching Spoken Here program which has grown to involve thousands of trained volunteers who donate their time twice a year to educate coastal visitors about the migration of the Gray Whale. The program, now organized through the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Dept., actually requires about 450 volunteers to cover one week at 28-locations from Astoria to Brookings along the Oregon Coast during those peak best-viewing-weeks. They man the sites from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily and try to count the number of Gray Whales passing their location. That information is then relayed to the official Whale Watch Center at Depoe Bay. Officials say 19,000 plus whales will pass the Oregon Coast during the southern migration. “The main body (herd) is about 5 miles off shore but many are seen closer, some inside ½ mile.” Most are swimming from the feeding grounds in the Gulf of Alaska to the birthing lagoons of Baja, Mexico. With newly born calves in tow, they’ll make the same trek, but north, in March. The Whale Watch Center at Depoe Bay reports 2,325 whales seen in 2009, down from the peak of 2,518 recorded in 2008. You can follow the daily counts from the all of the sites along the Oregon Coast by logging onto www.whalespoken.org. The winter Whale Watching Week runs through Jan. 1, 2010. Volunteer-manned sites along the South Coast include: Umpqua Lighthouse at Winchester Bay; Shore Acres State Park west of Charleston; Face Rock Wayside at Bandon; Cape Blanco Lighthouse north of Port Orford, Battle Rock Wayfinding Point at Port Orford; Cape Sebastian, Cape Ferrelo and Harris Beach State Park all north of Brookings.
Paddle and Power Boat Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Permit Rules
Clarified
The Oregon State Marine Board has clarified and simplified two aspects of the new program to prevent aquatic invasive species from being introduced or spread throughout Oregon. The program, which becomes effective Jan, 1, 2010, was created by the 2009 Oregon Legislature. The two key issues are reciprocity between Oregon, Washington and Idaho for boaters in the Columbia and Snake rivers and establishment of a
minimum age for boaters who are required to have a permit. Based on the tri-state Boating Offense Compact, it has been determined that Washington and Idaho boaters, who pay for aquatic invasive species prevention programs in their states, are not required to have an Oregon Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Permit while boating in the Columbia or Snake rivers. However, when they move into Oregon’s state waters, such as the Multnomah Channel or Willamette, Deschutes and John Day rivers, boaters are required to have an Oregon permit. The reciprocity agreement also extends to boat launch sites in Oregon. Washington and Idaho boaters may launch into the Columbia or Snake rivers or into tributaries within one river mile of rivers without a permit for the purposes of accessing the Columbia and Snake rivers. Oregon boaters can also launch from sites in Washington to access the Columbia River. Oregon officials are seeking similar recognition for Oregon invasive species permit holders who want to launch in Idaho. The second clarification of the program deals with the minimum age
permit requirements for manually powered boats, including canoes, kayaks, driftboats, etc. Under the new rules, youngsters 13 years old and younger are not required to have a permit. The Oregon Marine Board, in partnership with the Oregon Department of
Fish and Wildlife, was directed by the 2009 Oregon Legislature to implement a prevention program similar to Idaho and other western state programs. The program charges a permit fee to motorized and manually powered boat operators to fund regional inspection teams and statewide coordination of aquatic invasive species prevention efforts. “By and large, people have been supportive of this new fee as long as the funds
are focused on prevention of aquatic invasive species,” said Randy Henry, policy analyst for the Oregon Marine Board. Additional information on the new Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program, aquatic invasive invaders and background on the legislation,
rules, the prevention techniques can be found at www.boatoregon.com. For information on the new fees and to find answers to frequently asked questions, visit the Oregon Marine Board Website, http://www.boatoregon.com/OSMB/programs/09LawsFAQs.shtml
Oregon Sea Grant, ODFW team up to offer two new resource fellowships
Postgraduate students in fisheries and related fields are eligible to apply for two new natural resources fellowships that will give them a year of on-the-ground work in resource conservation and management. The fellowships, part of the Sea Grant Scholars program, are a collaborative effort between Oregon Sea Grant and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. They are open to any doctoral or master’s level graduate student or recent graduate who will have completed a degree in marine ecology, zoology, fisheries, resource management, statistics or related fields by the time the fellowships start. The purpose is to provide two postgraduates with one year each of technical work experience and training while contributing to ODFW’s mission to protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations. Jan. 29 is the application deadline for the Fisheries Natural Resources Fellowship, which will place the recipient with ODFW Marine Resources Program staff in Newport. The fellow will concentrate efforts to reconstruct estimates of historical rockfish catch in Oregon’s commercial and sport fisheries. The Marine Habitat Natural Resources Fellowship, with an application deadline of March 1, will also be located at ODFW’s Newport office, concentrating on quantitatively describing the distribution, abundance, and habitat associations of bottom-dwelling marine invertebrates that occur on near-shore rocky reefs in Oregon’s coastal zone. For more information about these and other Sea Grant Scholars fellowships, visit: http://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/funding/fellows.html.
Reedsport Holiday Lights
Holiday Lighting Contest Winners for 2009 in Reedsport have been announced. Business - 1st place, Mr. Ed’s Towing, 942 Laurel Ave. Residential - 1st place, Rod Noel, corner of south 22nd and Cedar; 2nd Place, Todd Young, 3468 Ridgeway; 3rd Place, Al Freese, 100 River Bend #121.
Extended Health Insurance subsidy
Salem, Oregon – Oregonians who have been laid off from their jobs can continue to receive help paying for health insurance into 2010. The Insurance Division of the Department of Consumer and Business Services is adopting emergency rules to ensure that eligible Oregonians can continue to get the subsidies past the original December 31 expiration date. President Obama signed legislation this week to extend the health insurance subsidies that are part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The program originally included nine months of subsidy, and the new legislation provides an additional six months for people already receiving help (bringing the total to 15 months). The new law also extends the eligibility period for two months (the program was scheduled to end Dec. 31), so people involuntarily terminated through Feb. 28, 2010 can receive 15 months of subsidy. "Many Oregonians were concerned they would have to drop health care coverage once the federal subsidy ran out," said Teresa Miller, administrator of the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services' Insurance Division. "The extension brings much-needed help to out-of-work Oregonians." Under the program, the government pays 65 percent of monthly premiums for workers who are involuntarily terminated, assuming their former employer remains in business and continues to offer health insurance. These employees have rights to keep their former group coverage for a limited time under both state and federal law. Generally, however, they must pay the full cost themselves. With the subsidies, people who qualify pay 35 percent of the costs and the federal government picks up the remainder of the premium – potentially saving hundreds of dollars monthly. For example, a family that may typically have to pay $1,200 a month to continue an employer plan would pay $420 monthly with the subsidy. A single employee who might typically have to pay $400 monthly to keep his or her health insurance would pay $140 a month with the subsidy. The Insurance Division today filed temporary rules to implement the subsidy extension for health plans offered by small employers. Large employer plans are covered by the federal COBRA law. Insurance companies or employers are required to notify people about the program extension and their opportunity for additional subsidies. Additional information - People who worked for employers with more than 20 employees and are keeping their insurance under COBRA law can find additional information at: 1-866-444-3272 or by visiting www.dol.gov/cobra. People who worked for employers with 20 or fewer employees can call their insurance company or the Oregon Insurance Division. The division's consumer advocates can be reached at: 1-503-947-7984 or toll-free at 1-888-877-4894.
Cultural Supporters Have Just Eight Days to Make a Donation
That Will Earn a 2009 Oregon Tax Credit
Any Oregonian who belongs to a public broadcaster, museum or historical society is a cultural donor. Everyone who makes cash donations to a school music booster group, library friend’s society, an Oregon college foundation, or any performing arts group is a cultural donor. In Oregon, cultural donors can make a matching gift to the Oregon Cultural Trust to earn the state's unique cultural tax credit – a 100%, dollar-for-dollar, bottom line savings on what you owe the state of Oregon. The cultural tax credit may be claimed for a gift to the Cultural Trust of up to $500 by individuals, $1,000 by couples filing jointly, or $2,500 by corporations – as long as that gift is matched by equal or greater contributions to any of Oregon's nearly 1,300 arts, heritage and humanities by nonprofits. A searchable database of qualifying nonprofits can be found at www.culturaltrust.org. But, like any charitable contribution, gifts must be completed by December 31.
(Thursday)
Marijuana
A “person stop” on the 1600 block of Ocean Blvd. in Coos Bay early Thursday morning, 12:01 a.m., resulted in a citation to a 19-year old male for PCS Less than 1 Oz. Marijuana. According to an entry on the police log, Cameron Sizelove was cited.
Warrant arrest
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Wednesday, 10:01 p.m., 2100 block Garfield St., North Bend, NBPD notified CBPD that 28-year old Emery Wayne Smith was in custody on a warrant charging him with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Unlawful Possession of Methylenedioxy Methamphetamine.
False report
A 42-year old female was arrested on a charge of Initiating False Report after she allegedly contacted Coos Bay Police Wednesday morning, 11:10 a.m., and reported her unlocked vehicle was entered on the 700 block of So. Empire Blvd. and her purse and medication were taken. According to an entry on the police log, Sherry Edwards “Called her doctor to get the medication replaced and they told her she needed to call the police and get a case number.”
Children
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Wednesday, 4:11 p.m., 800 block Commercial St., “Family Dispute, disturbance at location, parties contact, female warned for Interfering with 911 call, children taken into custody by DHS.”
Broke window
A 20-year old Waldport male was arrested Tuesday night, 10:44 p.m., after he allegedly broke out a window on a vehicle while intoxicated. According to a news release from the Lincoln Co. Sheriff’s Office, Joseph Allen Volk was found hiding inside a nearby residence after a deputy responded to the 911 call. He was charged with Criminal Mischief II and transported to the county jail at Newport.
Animal abandonment
A 62-year old Yachats male was cited for Animal Abandonment after witnesses saw him “stop his vehicle in the Newport area, remove a small dog from the vehicle, and leave the scene abandoning the dog.” The call came into the Lincoln Co. Sheriff’s Office at 7:17 p.m. on Nov. 30th. According to a news release, witnesses were able to catch the dog, which was dragging a leash. Michael A. Hoffman was identified, cited and released for the Class B Misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum fine of $2,500 and six months in jail.
Trespassing
On December 19th 2009 at about 1126 hours, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Forest Deputy Gary Davey cited Craig Gehling 32 of Burntwoods for Criminal Trespass II a Class B misdemeanor. Gehling had Trespassed onto Starker Forest property and got his vehicle stuck while four wheeling on an unimproved muddy road.
(Friday)
Urinating
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Thursday, 3:22 p.m., Boardwalk, “violation city code, out with one urinating.”
Assault
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Thursday, 1:12 p.m., a 56-year old male was reported as an “assault victim” on the 1300 block of Teakwood Ave. An ambulance was requested at the same residence.
Bite
An eight-year old boy was reported as a victim of dog bite at 1:04 p.m., on Ginger Lane in Coquille Thursday, according to an entry on the police log. A 24-year old female, “reported nephew was bitten by a dog.”
Fire
Myrtle Point’s Fire Dept. requested “mutual aid” Thursday, 10:05 a.m., for a reported “structure fire” according to an entry on the Coquille Police Dept. log.
Cover
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Thursday, 2:56 p.m., Hill Road, the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office “request for cover.”
Harassment
Several entries regarding alleged Harassments on the Coos Bay Police log for Thursday. At 3:55 p.m., 500 block So. Morrison St., 33-year old female reported “phone harassment.” At 4:12 p.m., Coos Bay Area, a 38-year old female reported “phone harassment.” At 5:22 p.m., 1600 block Margaretta St., 16-year old male reported “intoxicated subject causing problems.” At 8:23 p.m., 800 block So. 1st St., 21-year old female reported “subject harassing employee.” Victim listed as a 19-year old female. At 4:52 p.m., NBPD log, 42-year old male was contacted following a report “harassment by neighbor” on the 2700 block of Sheridan Ave. “Both parties advised to leave each other alone. Both mental.” At 2:59 p.m., a 38-year old female “has questions regarding phone harassment.”
Computer
A computer found in an embankment was seized by a North Bend Police officer, Thursday, 2:30 p.m., on Cessna Circle. “Secured for safe keeping.”
Vehicle
A male reported to North Bend Police Thursday, 1:39 p.m., Tiny’s Tavern, “can’t find his vehicle. Subject located his vehicle.”
Warrant
A 31-year old male, described as a transient, was arrested Thursday,12:17 p.m., 14th & Pine streets in North Bend. According to an entry on the police log, Jason Dean Gay was wanted on a Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office warrant for Possession of Meth and an Oregon State Police warrant for Parole Violation. He was transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Warrant
A 49-year old Coos Bay female, wanted on an arrest warrant out of Lane County, was taken into custody Thursday, 8:28 a.m. According to an entry on the North Bend Police log, Donna Lynn Gammel Gaard was transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
(Saturday)
Yelling
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Friday, 11:56 p.m., 700 block California Ave. “anonymous RP reported male in front of apartments yelling at people. Officers responded and advised subject to keep it down while waiting for a cab.” Twenty-eight year old male involved.
Breathing
Paramedics for the North Bend Fire Department were dispatched twice Friday night to reports of individuals with breathing difficulties. According to two entries on the police log, 11:30 p.m., 2100 block Maine Ave., “5 year old male difficulty breathing.” At 11:44 p.m., 2200 block 17th St., “subject with difficulty breathing.”
Warnings
Warnings issued to motorists on Christmas Day in North Bend. According to various entries on the police log: 10:44 p.m., Tremont Ave. & Newmark St., 70-year old male “warned Failure to Stop before Entering Roadway and Failure to Maintain Lane.” 8:51 p.m., 48-year old male, 1700 block Virginia Ave., “warned Defective Lighting.” 6:42 p.m., Sherman Ave. & California St., 27-year old male “warned for Defective Lighting.” 6:28 p.m., Sherman Ave. & Florida St., 57-year old male “warned for Going Wrong Way on One Way.” 6:02 p.m., Broadway Ave. & State St., 53-year old male “warned for speed.” 3:40 p.m., Sizzler parking lot, 23-year old female “warned for VBR.”
License seized
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Friday, 3:18 p.m., Broadway & Virginia avenues, 19-year old William Trendell warned for DWS – Violation, driver’s license seized.
Assault
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Saturday, 2:11 a.m., 800 block Garfield Ave., 21-year old female complained of Domestic Assault.
Warrant
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Saturday, 1:09 a.m., Cape Arago Hwy. & Miluk, 21-year old Richard P. Alexander arrested on a warrant for Failure to Appear, original charge DUII. Transported and lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
UEMV
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Saturday, 12:22 a.m., 871 So. Broadway, Blue Moon, 45-year old female reported Unlawful Entry into Motor Vehicle.
Shots fired
Shots were heard fired at several locations in Coquille Friday evening. According to entries on the police log, 9:14 p.m., 1300 block Gould, 1135 No. Elliott St., and 10:08 p.m., 10th & Elliott. On the Coos Bay Police log for 8:24 p.m., 10th & Central Ave., “shots fired.”
Intoxicated
According to an entry on the Coos Bay Police log for Friday, 6:12 p.m., Newmark & Wall, 28-year old male reported “intoxicated male fell and lying in the middle of the roadway.”
Foot patrol
According to an entry on the Coquille Police log for Friday, 4:39 p.m., “River Walk,” 47-year old Alexander Richardson arrested on a Parole Violation and lodged in the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
Burglary
A burglary to a residence on the 100 block of Norman Ave. in Coos Bay was reported by a 24-year old male Friday, 2:29 p.m., according to an entry on the police log.
Jewelry
A 60-year old male reported, “Part of a jewelry box found with jewelry inside” at West Park Roadway & Cedar, according to an entry at 2:16 p.m., Friday, on the Coos Bay Police log.
(Sunday)
Suspicious vehicle
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for early Sunday morning, 12:25 a.m., end of Ferry Road, a 22-year old male and 20-year old female warned for Criminal Trespass and PCS Less than an Oz. Marijuana.
Warned
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for early Sunday morning, 12:04 a.m., Meade and Connecticut avenues, 22-year old male “warned for having under aged passengers in back of truck. Parent warned Failure to Supervise.”
Warnings
A series of warnings issued to motorists in North Bend Saturday night. According to entries on the police log, at 8:17 p.m., Marion & Virginia avenues, 46-year old female warned for Defective Lighting. At 8:53 p.m., Sherman & Vermont avenues, 61-year old female warned for Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device. At 9:15 p.m., Sherman & Florida avenues, 25-year old male warned for Violation Basic Rule and Defective Lighting. At 10:09 p.m., Virginia & Hamlton avenues, 41-year old male warned for Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device. At 10:14 p.m., Washington Ave. & Harbor St., 42-year old male warned for Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device and Careless Driving. At 10:42 p.m., Virginia & Broadway avenues, 23-year old male warned VBR and Illegible Oregon Driver’s License. At 11:18 p.m., Broadway & Virginia avenues, 23-year old male warned for VBR and Failure to Maintain Lane. At 11:43 p.m., Teakwood and Hwy. 101, 17-year old female warned for VBR and Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device.
Theft
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Saturday, 8:58 p.m., “Mill Casino security request officer for possible theft.” Twenty year old Aaron Curtis Lott charged with PCS Schedule II, Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle and Theft II.
Passenger cited
According to an entry on the North Bend Police log for Saturday, 8:55 p.m., Sherman Ave. & Exchange St., 24-year old male warned for Defective Lighting, and his passenger, 26-year old Patrick Cunningham cited for Open Container.
Dispute
A report of an alleged dispute involving a 31-year old male and 29-year old female Saturday morning, 11:20 a.m., on the 1600 block of Virginia Ave. in North Bend, Pony Village Mall, will be referred to the DA for Harassment, according to an entry on the police log.
Narcotics investigation
A 58-year old Coos Bay woman was arrested on charges of PCS, DCS and MCS during a traffic stop on the 2000 block of Broadway Ave. in North Bend, Rite Aid, Saturday morning, 10:39 am. According to an entry on the police log, Marie Elaine Eckley was taken into custody. Also cited for DWS – Violation, Driving Uninsured, Failure to Carry SR22. Warned for Improper Lane Change and Failure to Carry and Present. “Vehicle secured on scene.”
WX
A high wind watch is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon along the South Oregon Coast. Mostly cloudy today with a chance of showers. Highs in the lower 40s to lower 50s and southeast winds 10-15 mph. Mostly cloudy tonight, lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s and west winds around 5 mph. Rain on Tuesday.
Oregon Coast News Archives Contact
OREGON COAST SPORTS
Les Schwab Tourney
The Les Schwab Tires South Coast Holiday Basketball Tournament gets underway this morning at Marshfield High School’s Pirate Palace in Coos Bay. Sixteen teams are participating in the seventh annual event that will lead to the crowning of boys and girl’s team champions following the final games Wednesday evening. Crook County and Myrtle Point’s girls open the tourney at 8:30 a.m., followed by North Bend’s boys and Willamette at 10:15 a.m. At noon, Grants Pass and Willamette’s girls, followed by Marist and Roseburg’s boys at 1:45 p.m. Ashland and North Bend’s girls go at 3:15 p.m., followed by So. Albany and Grants Pass’ boys at 5 p.m. The host teams are in the first day’s final two games. Marshfield and North Salem girls play at 6:45 p.m., followed by the Pirate boys and Crook County at 8:30 p.m. Games on Tuesday begin at 8:30 a.m., and Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. Admission prices: $6 adults, and $4 students, except $2 for students with ASB card. Three day passes are offered at a discount.
Bay City Duals
Marshfield hosted the 12-team first-ever Bay City Duals wrestling tournament on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 21 & 22. Pirate coach Kris Davis organized the event and said “Everything went smooth.” Nearly all of the participating teams got in seven duals and host “Marshfield went 6-1 in the tournament beating Waldport (twice), Valley (renegade team), Sutherlin, North Bend, Myrtle Point (third place match), and a loss to Estacada who ended up beating Reedsport in the finals.” Final Team Results: 1. Estacada; 2. Reedsport; 3. Marshfield; 4. Myrtle Point; 5. North Bend; 6. Waldport. Outstanding Wrestlers: Reedsport: 140lbs Bobby Short and Marshfield: 152lbs. Jesse Moore.
Prep wr
Marshfield’s wrestling team is in on a long road trip to the Sierra Nevada Classic in Las Vegas Dec. 28th & 29th. Pirate Coach Kris Davis used to coach in the area. North Bend’s wrestling team competes Saturday, Jan. 2nd, at the Willamette Tournament in Eugene.
Prep bxb
North Bend’s boys and girls basketball teams host Coquille on Saturday, Jan. 2nd at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The JV teams will play early at 4:15 p.m.
Karate
It was a tradeoff at first. George Clark knew how to play pool. His friend knew karate. “My interest started after church one night some friends of mine and I were at a hamburger place in Portland where I grew up called Herfy’s. One of my newest friends was talking about karate and I mentioned that I thought I was flexible enough to do some of the kicks and as I swung my leg up in to the air he grabbed it, and with complete control, did a counter attack that really surprised me. When I asked where he had learned that he told me that the exercise class he had been going to was really a karate class.” That was over 35 years ago. Clark, who now lives up the Coos River east of Coos Bay, teaches others the art of karate. Over the years he has had up to 1,000 students learning the “essence of Shotokan Style Karate,” which is “100% defensive.” He quotes the founder of the Shotokan style, Gichin Funakoshi, “the ultimate goal of Karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the development of the character of its participants.” He adds, “Karate ni sente nashi” or “Karate has no offense!” Clark, who also works at Chamber’s Plumbing & Heating in Coos Bay, is passionate about karate. He taught it at Southern Oregon University in Ashland for the Physical Education Dept. before moving to Coos Bay in 1999. He designed a “dojo” on his West Catching Road property where students learn the fundamentals, discipline and different moves associated with the many levels of karate. It’s a cold, wet night at the dojo. Walking up the short span of stairs to the sliding glass door you enter the structure that sits down a short path from his residence. Inside, you notice right away the attractive smell of the Port Orford white cedar walls with some red cedar mixed in. The aroma is welcome and reminds one of the outdoors of Southwest Oregon as well as the area’s rich timber history. A heater with a fan is nearly the only noise in the heavily insulated open beam ceiling room, until Clark barks out a command in Japanese. His two students on this night respond with a similar shout. They’re stretching, limbering up before their workout, which looks easy to an onlooker until you see the perspiration on their foreheads and the dampness on the backs of their white karate robes. Clark’s students are a graphic artist and a pharmacist. One is wearing a brown belt tied around his robe, while the other’s is purple. Clark is wearing his fourth degree black belt. The dojo has Japanese sayings in mounted frames on the walls, as well as a poster of Gichin Funakoshi and photos of some of his students. A computer with a camera connected to the Internet is affixed on the back wall aimed at the instructor and his students on the bamboo floor. Soon, one of his two students in Eugene joins the workout via a monitor from his apartment. Clark tells him to “get warmed up” before he starts the night’s instruction. Another student, this one with an orange belt, has shown up for the in-person drills. “Only as fast as you can do it, but strong!” The moves are intended to be counters to attacks from others. The students go through each succession of movements over and over again so they become second nature. Quickness with proper balance is the goal. “Hard to keep principles when adding speed.” Breaks are taken after each drill, and then it’s back to work. Clark watches the three in front of him as well as the monitor. He offers suggestions, little adjustments and watches them go through their routines over and over again. His overall goal in teaching karate reflects his passion, “to be able to teach Traditional Karate-do to as many people as possible so that they can have the opportunity to become better people through the study and understanding of this effective self-defense system and the Art that lies deep within it.” All ages, male and female, are welcome. For more information about Clark’s Karate classes, call (541) 269-2315, (541) 404-3869, or email gclark@bayareakarateclub.org.
easyfuncandlebiz.com homeandcareers.com walking101.com wicksworks.com wordwooze.net